India has officially crossed the 100 GW mark in installed solar capacity, reaching 100.33 GW as of January 31, 2025. This achievement brings the nation one step closer to its 2030 goal of 500 GW from non-fossil fuel sources.
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, hailed the milestone, calling it a testament to India’s energy transformation. “Under PM Modi’s leadership, India’s renewable energy journey has been historic. The shift has been revolutionary, from solar parks to rooftop projects,” he said.
The solar sector has grown by 3,450% over the past decade, rising from 2.82 GW in 2014 to 100 GW in 2025. Currently, 84.10 GW of solar projects are under implementation, with another 47.49 GW in the tendering phase. Hybrid and round-the-clock renewable energy projects add 64.67 GW to the mix, pushing the total to 296.59 GW.
India’s solar expansion saw record-breaking growth in 2024, with 24.5 GW of new capacity, more than double that of 2023. Utility-scale solar led the way, adding 18.5 GW. Key contributors included Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh.
The rooftop solar segment surged with a 53% increase, adding 4.59 GW in 2024. The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, launched in February 2024, played a major role, enabling 8.46 lakh rooftop installations within 11 months.
India’s solar manufacturing capacity also jumped from 2 GW in 2014 to 60 GW in 2024, with the country targeting 100 GW of module production by 2030.
With this milestone, India cements its position as a global leader in renewable energy, setting the stage for an even bigger push towards energy independence.
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